Tech I Use
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This is a /uses page - the software and hardware I use regularly, plus a few extras.
Daily
- ObsidianNote-taking and the CMS for this site.
- Proton MailOwn-domain email with real privacy defaults.
- TodoistQuick capture for todos and stray ideas.
- MonarchBudgeting since Mint died. Decade of history migrated.
- DiscordDefault collaboration chat, alongside Teams.
- WinAero TweakerMakes Windows usable. Removes the ads and nonsense.
- 7-ZipArchive tool.
- VLCGo-to media player, media converter, flexible utility.
- EverythingInstant filename search on Windows.
- AutoHotkeyKeyboard shortcuts and automation scripts.
- FreeFileSyncStraightforward folder sync and backups.
- NiniteBulk install essential software for Windows.
- StacherYouTube downloader.
Browser
- FirefoxDaily driver. Less bloat, better privacy than Chrome.
- uBlock OriginLightweight ad blocker.
- BitwardenOpen-source password manager.
- Multi-Account ContainersSeparate logins on the same site without juggling profiles.
- SponsorBlockAuto-skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
- RealHandlesChecks whether a profile or site belongs to a verified identity, verified locally on your machine.
- Unwanted TwitchHide Twitch categories, channels, and tags you do not want.
- Obsidian Web ClipperInstantly translate the current page you are viewing into Markdown.
- yeet.mdPaste Markdown and get a shareable link.
- Video DownloadHelperPull media off a page when you need the file.
Dev
- CursorIDE of choice. Claude Code for most agent work.
- ClaudeDefault AI chat. Claude Code is the daily coding agent.
- OpenCodeAgentic coding backup when Cursor or Claude is down or out of credits.
- Grok BotAI teammates that sign into your tools and finish multi-step work on their own.
- GitHubGit hosting for projects, plugins, and this site's vault.
- NetlifyWhere this site and most of my projects ship.
- CloudflareDomain registrar, DNS, CDN, and Workers.
Mobile
Content
Past blog post: my software of choice.
Hardware
Gear
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard 80Split ergonomic keyboard on the Riser 80, with the key cluster and touchpad modules.
Logitech MX Master 4Ergonomic mouse with MagSpeed scroll and a horizontal thumb wheel.
HUION KAMVAS Pro 16Pen display for drawing and precise edits. A mouse cannot do this work.
Elgato Stream Deck XLProgrammable macro pad. Common actions at your fingertips.Office
Fully Jarvis 60"Electric standing desk, 60" wide.
Herman Miller AeronThe most important investment in my desk setup.
Bose 321 GS Series IIDesk speakers. A DVD home theatre system doing duty as a 2.1 setup.
ASUS RT-AXE7800Wi-Fi 6E router for the home office.Production
TC Helicon GoXLR MiniUSB mixer and audio interface.
Shure SM7BDynamic cardioid vocal mic.
Elgato Key LightMain key light for stream and video.
Elgato PrompterHelps me keep eye contact on video calls. Mirror view when recording.
Sony Alpha a6300Mirrorless camera.
Elgato Wave Mic ArmLow profile arm that keeps the SM7B off the desk and out of shot.Everyday
BitkeyBitcoin hardware wallet. V2 with fingerprint and screen.
Zune 120GBStill the best music player Microsoft ever made. 120GB of local library, no subscription.
OnePlus 12RDaily phone. Clean Android, big battery, no carrier bloat.
Ekster CardholderSlim profile cardholder.The rest
Parts list for everything that is not a hero tile above. Tap a group to expand.
Main PC12
- MotherboardLGA1151 Z370 ATX
- CPUIntel Core i7-8700
- GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- RAM32GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 (4×8GB)
- PSUCorsair RM1000x 1000W
- CaseCooler Master HAF 912
- DVDHP DVD RW DL LightScribe
- NVMeHP EX920 M.2 1TB
- SSDSamsung 680 EVO 4TB
- HDDHitachi HGST 8TB (×2)
- ExternalWD Elements 20TB
- ExternalSeagate Backup+ Hub 8TB
Keyboard4
Desk setup11
- Monitor 1ASUS VG248QE 24", 1920×1080, 144Hz
- Monitor 2Dell P2715Q 27", 3840×2160, 60Hz
- Monitor 3Dell U2412M, 1920×1200, 60Hz
- Dual mountVIVO extra-tall stacked dual arm
- Single mountVIVO adjustable single arm
- Desk matWolaile 36"×17"
- SpeakersBose 321 GS Series II
- USB hubGearmo 10-port USB 3.2
- Foot pedaliKKEGOL USB foot pedal
- HeadphonesBose QuietComfort 25
- PC mountVIVO MOUNT-PC04B
Production equipment11
- In-ear monitorsLinsoul KZ ZS10 Pro
- IsolatorMA Audio ground loop
- Mic armElgato Wave Mic Arm
- CaptureMicomsoft XCapture-1
- Camera fanKoonie USB clip-on fan
- Ring lightJAOXISOU 6.3"
- Prompter standTARION desk camera mount
- Secondary webcamLogitech C920
- Secondary webcam coverHUYUN privacy shutter
- Drawing tabletHUION KAMVAS Pro 16
- Green screenElgato Green Screen MT
Office & other devices7
- ModemARRIS Surfboard SB8200
- Chair wheelsAXL 2.8" castors
- HeadrestHerman Miller Aeron headrest
- Primary PC OSWindows 11 Pro
- Secondary PC OSLinux / Debian
- LaptopSurface Laptop 4
- PhoneOnePlus 12R
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